Flooding in Spain

October 1, 2012 10:43 AM

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Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cleans a flooded street of Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO/Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cleans a flooded street of Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia ... more

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Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cleans a flooded... Photo-3530404.49932 - Times Union

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Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cries while cleaning a flooded area in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO/Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cries while cleaning a flooded area in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of ... more

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Beatriz, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, cries while... Photo-3530405.49932 - Times Union

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Maria, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, looks at a flooded street of Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO/Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

Maria, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, looks at a flooded street of Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

Maria, a resident of the southern city of Lorca, looks at a flooded... Photo-3530406.49932 - Times Union

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A member of a municipal rescue team cleans a flooded street in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

A member of a municipal rescue team cleans a flooded street in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

A member of a municipal rescue team cleans a flooded street in... Photo-3530407.49932 - Times Union

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TOPSHOTS View of a flooded street covered with watermelons taken in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

TOPSHOTS View of a flooded street covered with watermelons taken in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

TOPSHOTS View of a flooded street covered with watermelons taken in... Photo-3530408.49932 - Times Union

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The railway is covered by broken branches after heavy rainfall in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

The railway is covered by broken branches after heavy rainfall in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

The railway is covered by broken branches after heavy rainfall in... Photo-3530409.49932 - Times Union

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Men clean muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

Men clean muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused ... more

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Men clean muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco,... Photo-3530392.49932 - Times Union

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A man walks on a muddy street littered with debris in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

A man walks on a muddy street littered with debris in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

A man walks on a muddy street littered with debris in the town of... Photo-3530394.49932 - Times Union

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Men attempt to clean up a muddy street in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

Men attempt to clean up a muddy street in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

Men attempt to clean up a muddy street in the town of Villanueva... Photo-3530398.49932 - Times Union

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A man cleans out a muddy restaurant in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

A man cleans out a muddy restaurant in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

A man cleans out a muddy restaurant in the town of Villanueva del... Photo-3530399.49932 - Times Union

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View of a muddy street in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

View of a muddy street in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

View of a muddy street in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco,... Photo-3530400.49932 - Times Union

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A man sorts out muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

A man sorts out muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

A man sorts out muddy bottles in the town of Villanueva del... Photo-3530401.49932 - Times Union

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Residents clean a muddy industrial building in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as torrential rains caused flash flooding overnight Thursday and early Friday in the center of Andalusia and Murcia. less

Residents clean a muddy industrial building in the town of Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Ten people have killed while hundreds were evacuated from their homes as ... more

Photo: Sergio Torres, AP

Residents clean a muddy industrial building in the town of... Photo-3530403.49932 - Times Union

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TOPSHOTS Dead sheep are pictured in a flooded farm in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

TOPSHOTS Dead sheep are pictured in a flooded farm in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

TOPSHOTS Dead sheep are pictured in a flooded farm in Lorca, near... Photo-3530410.49932 - Times Union

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View of a flooded street taken in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

View of a flooded street taken in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

View of a flooded street taken in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern... Photo-3530411.49932 - Times Union

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Members of a municipal rescue team clean a flooded street in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia due to flash flooding brought on by downpours. The heavy rains have also damaged homes, caused the collapse of two bridges and forced roads to close. AFP PHOTO / Pedro ARMESTREPEDRO ARMESTRE/AFP/GettyImages less

Members of a municipal rescue team clean a flooded street in Lorca, near Murcia, southeastern Spain, on September 30, 2012 after heavy rainfall. Ten people in total have died in Spain in the regions of ... more

Photo: PEDRO ARMESTRE, AFP/Getty Images

Members of a municipal rescue team clean a flooded street in Lorca,... Photo-3530412.49932 - Times Union

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TOPSHOTS A small football is covered with on September 28, 2012 after heavy rainfalls caused floods in Villanueva del Trabuco, near Malaga, southern of Spain. Severe rain storms crossed some areas or South of Spain which caused flooding. AFP PHOTO/ JORGE GUERREROJorge Guerrero/AFP/GettyImages less

TOPSHOTS A small football is covered with on September 28, 2012 after heavy rainfalls caused floods in Villanueva del Trabuco, near Malaga, southern of Spain. Severe rain storms crossed some areas or South of ... more

Photo: JORGE GUERRERO, AFP/Getty Images

TOPSHOTS A small football is covered with on September 28, 2012... Photo-3530391.49932 - Times Union